Obituaries

Apr 26, 2023

RINCON- Craig Johnson, 64, unexpectedly joined his Dad in Heaven on April 26, 2023. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, but moved to Springfield as a child and spent the rest of his life in Effingham.

Craig was an accomplished athlete while a student at Effingham Academy and graduated in 1977. He excelled in football, baseball, and...

Apr 25, 2023

Daniel Gene Bird, Sr., 52, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his residence. Mr. Danny was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 6, 1971, and lived in Effingham County the majority of his life. He was a loving and caring man, that always worried about others. Family meant the world to Danny; he loved being able to spend...

Apr 25, 2023

Raymond “Ray Ray” Joseph Fontaine, 39, passed away Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at his residence, of natural causes.

Ray Ray was a loving father and a loyal friend to many. Every friend he had was so important to him and had a special place in his heart. He was employed with ACC/ Atlantic Commercial Construction for 5...

Apr 21, 2023

Christopher Brian Mosely, 46, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 21, 2023. Christopher was born in Savannah, Georgia on February 22, 1977, and lived the majority of his life in Effingham County. He worked for Coastal Electric as an electrician and was also a certified welder. Christopher loved reading the bible and going fishing. He is preceded...

Apr 20, 2023

John W. Brown, 81, passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, in Mobile, Alabama.

John was born on May 7, 1941, in Montgomery, Alabama. He moved to Bloomingdale, GA in 1994, before moving back to Alabama in 2021. He retired as Vice President of Operations of B&B Warehousing and Logistics. John was an avid Auburn fan.

Apr 14, 2023

Springfield- Howard “Bubba” Lavern Beebe Jr., 56, passed away on Friday, April 14, 2023 at Effingham Hospital.

Howard was born on September 9, 1966 to the late Howard and Laura (Annette) Beebe in Savannah, Georgia. He worked for the City of Springfield, where he retired, in September, 2021. In his free time, Howard loved going fishing and...

Apr 12, 2023

Russell Truman "Cricket" Davis, 77, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at Memorial University Hospital under the care of Compassus Hospice.

He was born in Guyton at Dr. Charles T. Brown's clinic, grew up in Effingham County and lived most of his life in Effingham. There were a few out of town...

Apr 9, 2023

Jan Willine Stone, 68, passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023, surrounded by her family.

Jan was a woman of strong faith. She loved her church, Northside Baptist Church and loved her pastor, Mike Jones. At church she taught Sunday school. In her free time she enjoyed crocheting and playing candy crush.

Jan is proceeded in...

Apr 7, 2023

Ernest S. Myatt, 68, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023, at Candler Hospital.

Ernest was born on October 11, 1954, in Providence, Rhode Island to Ernest and Dorothy Myatt. He later relocated to Georgia with his family. He was a very loving and hardworking father that cared very much for others and would do anything and everything...

Apr 4, 2023

Eileen Bernadette Coughlan Cantwell,78, passed away comfortably on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at her home in New York with 2 of her children by her side. Eileen was born on February 13, 1945, in Ennistymon, County Clare in Ireland and was one of 15 children. At the age of 11 she moved to the USA.  Being for Ireland, Eileen...

Mar 23, 2023

Debra “Debbie” Carol Williams, 64, passed away March 23, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

Debbie was born on July 6, 1958, in Burderop Park, United Kingdom.  In 1978, Debbie met the love of her life Dennis Williams. They went on to start a family having two children, Jeffery and Ashley. Her children were her world.

Mar 21, 2023

Nancy Carol Wallace, 90, passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at Legacy at Savannah Quarters. Nancy was born on February 4, 1933, in Bath, North Carolina. Throughout her life she was an avid traveler and enjoyed many hobbies including sewing and crafting with her hands. She was fabulous baker, known for her red velvet cake. Nancy was a...

Mar 18, 2023

Mark Johnson,65, died peacefully following a battle with cancer. He was born in Brunswick, Georgia and as the son of a Naval aviator, traveled extensively across the United States.

He served in the United States Navy as an Anti Submarine Warfare aviation crewman, Petty Officer Second Class from 1978 through 1983. Prior to that, he worked as...

Mar 17, 2023

Vonzie Annette Briglin, 74, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Memorial Hospital, with her loving family by her side. Mrs. Annette was born in August, Georgia on December 29, 1948 and lived in Effingham County for many years. She was a member of Elam Egypt Baptist Church and played a very active role...

Mar 15, 2023

Barbara Kay Farnsworth sped across the finish line faster than Tony Stewart on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at the young age of (15 + 42) inside the four walls of her home, surrounded by family. Barbara made a dramatic entrance into this world on May 1, 1965, to a man named Keith and a woman named Linda in the...

Mar 11, 2023

Ruth Elizabeth "Libby" O'Steen Weaver, beloved wife of Danny Gene Weaver Jr. both of Clyo, was called to her enteral home on Saturday, March 11, 2023, surrounded by her family. Born to the late Ernest O'Steen and late Doris Lawrimore Kowalke on January 24, 1961, in Sanford FL, Libby grew up as her Daddy's shadow. Where you saw Mr....

Mar 8, 2023

On Wednesday, March 8, 2023, Heaven gained a new gem. Sandra “Sandy” E. Fisher, 79, of Dallas, GA passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones in Marietta, GA. Sandy will be laid to rest at Georgia National Cemetery on Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at 12:30 PM. A graveside service will be held at that time. The Family has...

Mar 6, 2023

Deana Shannon Wicks, 44, went to be with the Lord Jesus on Monday, March 6, 2023, at her home in Guyton, Georgia after a long illness.

Deana was born on August 11, 1978, in Hamilton, NY and lived in Waterville, NY and Liverpool, NY for most of her life before moving to Hinesville, GA in 1999. She...

Mar 4, 2023

Anna Marie Myatt, 74, passed away Saturday, March 4, 2023, at her home in Guyton, GA.

Anna was born on July 26, 1948, in Providence, Rhode Island to Luigi and Concetta Ferrante. She later relocated to Georgia with her family. She was a very loving woman that cared very much for others. She was beautiful inside and...

Mar 2, 2023

Frances Youmans Seckinger, 90, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 2, 2023, at The Legacy at Savannah Quarters. Mrs. Frances Seckinger was born in Garden City, Georgia, on May 7, 1932, to Levy and Fannie Mae Youmans but lived in Effingham County for many years. She was a member of Springfield United Methodist Church. Being the...